Pioneer, TN

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This is Cades Cove Pioneer settlement in the spring. The mountains of the Smokies are in the background.
This is Cades Cove Pioneer settlement in the spring. The mountains of the Smokies are in the background.
This is Cades Cove Pioneer settlement in the spring. The mountains of the Smokies are in the background.
Cades Cove Pioneer Settlement, Great Smokey National Park, Tennessee
Every time I pass by this place I say I need to stop. The last time I did the gate was closed and locked, so I couldn't get inside, but this time the gate was open. You can see it from the expressway. It used to be a gas station and fireworks store, but now it is just an empty lot with a couple old ferris wheels and other carnival equipment. It is very eerie and beautiful though, if you see it I'd stop and walk around a minute.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Jellico - Tennessee State Line

Days Inn by Wyndham Jellico - Tennessee State Line

2 out of 5
1417 5th Street Jellico TN
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jellico. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed, good value. Couldn’t find the breakfast area.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham Jellico - Tennessee State Line
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Clinton

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Clinton

2.5 out of 5
130 Tanner Lane Andersonville TN
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andersonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (359 reviews)
Clean. Easy check in. Nice room.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Knoxville Clinton
Hampton Inn Caryville-I-75/Cove Lake-State Park

Hampton Inn Caryville-I-75/Cove Lake-State Park

2.5 out of 5
4459 Veterans Memorial Hwy Caryville TN
Stay at this hotel in Caryville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very clean and the staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Hampton Inn Caryville-I-75/Cove Lake-State Park
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Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.

Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.

LaFollette TN
Stay at this vacation home in La Follette. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Whitman Hollow Marina and Anderson County ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Great location and layout for our family

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Lakefront. Spectacular Mountain and Lake Views/Dock/Private Cove. Gentle Slope.
Private Lakefront Cabin within 4 Miles of I-75 and close access to ATV trails

Private Lakefront Cabin within 4 Miles of I-75 and close access to ATV trails

Caryville TN
Stay at this vacation home in Caryville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cove Lake State Park and Asbury Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Beautiful home with great outdoor space and lake view. Our family had a lovely time together. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Private Lakefront Cabin within 4 Miles of I-75 and close access to ATV trails
Lake Therapy

Lake Therapy

Andersonville TN
Stay at this cabin in Andersonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Anderson County Park and Fork Bend are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Wonderful location, beautifuly simple A-frame and great hosts.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area, a lovely green space in Pioneer. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area

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